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Avril Lavigne Teams Up With Simple Plan On “Young & Dumb” – OUT NOW
Today, diamond-certified global superstar Avril Lavigne released a perfectly raucous new song and music video for “Young & Dumb” featuring Simple Plan. Listen to the song and watch the video here.
A nostalgic yet modern anthem, “Young & Dumb” first finds Avril reflective on verse one as she looks back on the carefree early days of her career and ‘livin’ like a rockstar’ before Simple Plan jumps ‘20 years later’ to present day in verse two and details how ‘somehow it feels like nothing’s changed.’ The video echoes the song’s sentiment and celebrates life on the road as it cuts between scenes of Avril and Simple Plan ‘trashin’ hotel rooms,’ a punk performance in an empty pool, and partying on the tour bus.
Avril announced the song Monday with a heartfelt social media post, reflecting on its meaning and origins, and dedicating it to fans: “This is such a full-circle moment. Not only did Simple Plan tour with me last year on the Greatest Hits Tour, but we also toured together in 2003 on my very first arena tour. We were so young – just a bunch of kids from small towns in Canada who had just released our debut albums. We connected instantly and became friends. A few months ago, I called them up, and we got together in the studio to write ‘Young & Dumb.’ We wanted to capture that special time in our lives – when everything was new, and we were chasing our dreams. This song is for our fans. It’s a tribute to the past, but also a celebration of the present. In our hearts, we’re still those same kids, and our love for music hasn’t changed. It’s about friendship, nostalgia, and the way music has kept us connected through the years. I can’t wait to share it with you live this summer.”
“We’re so excited to finally release a song with our good friend Avril,” said Simple Plan. “After years of touring and hanging out together, getting in the studio to work on this track was such a cool experience. She’s incredibly talented, and we’re truly grateful she invited us to be part of it and help bring the song to life. The lyrics speak to the special bond we’ve shared since we first toured together back in 2003. We became friends right away, and what’s amazing is how that friendship has only grown stronger over the years. So many of our fans have been asking for this collab for a long time, and we really hope they love ‘Young and Dumb’ as much as we do. We can’t wait to hit the road again on the Greatest Hits Tour this summer and play it live every night—it’s going to be a blast!”
“Young & Dumb” comes just before the 2025 extension of her highly successful, sold-out North American Greatest Hits Tour launches and will again see Avril perform her biggest songs to-date including the RIAA 3x platinum-certified “Complicated,” the 2x platinum-certified “Sk8er Boi,” the 2x platinum-certified “Girlfriend,” the platinum-certified “Here’s To Never Growing Up,” and many more from her record-breaking catalog.
Produced by Live Nation, the 19-date tour kicks off on Sunday, May 18 in Moncton, NB at Avenir Centre, with additional stops across the U.S. and Canada in Halifax, New York, Columbus, St. Louis, Jacksonville, and more before wrapping up on Friday, June 27 in Bethel, NY at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Notably, the run of dates includes a massive stadium performance at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA, and a show at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Special guests Simple Plan will join Avril on all U.S. dates, while Fefe Dobson will join on all Canadian dates. We The Kings will join on select U.S. and Canada dates. Upcoming mainstage festival performances include Bonnaroo, the 2025 Vans Warped Tour and more along with a headlining set at All Your Friends Fest on June 29 in Ontario at Burls Creek. For all dates and information, please visit avrillavigne.com.
In 2024, Avril returned to the stage with a massive run of sold-out Greatest Hits dates across North America, including the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, Scotiabank Arena and Budweiser Stage in Toronto, MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and many more. Avril also completed a successful run of UK and European performances this summer, including appearances at major festivals like Glastonbury in Glastonbury, UK, Rock For People in Hradec, Czechia, Nova Rock Festival in Nickelsdorf, Austria, Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands, and Madcool Festival in Madrid, Spain, and more. She also treated fans to two special UK headline shows at Cardiff Castle and Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl.
“Young & Dumb” was released in partnership with LA-based Big Noise Music Group, a music enterprise bringing a fresh twist on alternative pop punk culture.
AVRIL LAVIGNE: THE GREATEST HITS 2025 TOUR DATES
*With Simple Plan and We The Kings
+With Fefe Dobson and We The Kings
^ No We The Kings
~ Festival Date
Sun May 18 – Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre +
Tue May 20 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre +
Sat May 24 – Alston, MA – Boston Calling~
Sun May 25 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre *
Tue May 27 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC *
Wed May 28 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater *
Fri May 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden *
Tue Jun 03 – London, ON – Canada Life Place +
Wed June 04 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort +
Thu Jun 05 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort +
Sat Jun 07 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *
Sun Jun 08 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center*
Tue Jun 10 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center *
Thu Jun 12 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis *
Sat June 14 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo 2025~
Sun June 15 – Greenway, DC – Warped Tour 2025~
Tue Jun 17 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park *
Wed Jun 18 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium *
Fri Jun 20 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre *
Sat Jun 21 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino *^
Mon Jun 23 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place *^
Thu Jun 26 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake *
Fri Jun 27 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts *
Sun Jun 29 – Burls Creek, ON – All Your Friends Fest~
Fri Jul 4 – Québec, Québec – Festival d’été de Québec 2025~
Sat Oct 18 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young~
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Pitbull Returns To North America Bigger Than Ever ‘I’m Back’ Tour Featuring Special Guest Lil Jon
As Armando celebrates his birthday, global superstar Pitbull returns to North America with the I’m Back Tour, marking a massive outing with special guest and GRAMMY® Award winner Lil Jon. Following numerous successful solo touring runs, Mr. Worldwide is once again set to deliver an electrifying live experience packed with career-spanning hits, instantly recognizable anthems, and nonstop party energy.
Pitbull remains one of the most consistent live performers of his generation and a dominant force on the road, earning multiple top touring placements throughout his career. As reported by Billboard Boxscore, Pitbull has grossed more than $250 million and sold more than 4.7 million tickets globally throughout his career. His last run, Party After Dark Tour, was notably the biggest solo tour of his career with over 50+ dates in 13 countries. With Lil Jon’s high-octane set joining the bill, the I’m Back Tour promises his signature full-throttle celebration across amphitheaters and stadiums nationwide.
Produced by Live Nation, the North America leg kicks off Thursday, May 14 in West Palm Beach, FL at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, making stops across the U.S. and Canada including Hollywood Bowl, Hersheypark Stadium, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Xfinity Center, PNC Bank Arts Center, and more, before wrapping Saturday, September 26 in Shakopee, MN at Mystic Lake Amphitheater. This announcement followed his highly anticipated Europe and UK leg, playing in stadiums and greenfields across multiple countries this summer.
Beyond music, Pitbull continues to spotlight the transformative work of SLAM! charter schools, leveraging music as a universal language to unite and inspire communities while empowering the next generation to turn passion into opportunity.
TICKETS: To participate in Pitbull’s Artist Presale on Wednesday, January 28 at 10 AM local time, you must sign up at livemu.sc/pitbull by Monday, January 26 at 10 PM ET. No codes are needed – access is tied to your Ticketmaster account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale. Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, January 30 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.
VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to an intimate backstage tour, invitation to the pre-show Voli305 VIP Lounge, specially designed VIP gift item & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
PITBULL I’M BACK TOUR NORTH AMERICA DATES:
Thu May 14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Sat May 16 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sun May 17 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
Tue May 19 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
Wed May 20 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
Fri May 22 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sat May 23 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Wed May 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Fri May 29 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat May 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Wed June 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat June 6 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheater
Sun June 7 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Wed Aug 19 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Fri Aug 21 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sat Aug 22 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Tue Aug 25 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Wed Aug 26 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater
Fri Aug 28 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre
Sat Aug 29 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Mon Aug 31 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
Wed Sep 2 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Thu Sep 3 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
Sat Sep 5 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Wed Sep 9 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Thu Sep 10 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
Sat Sep 12 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Sun Sep 13 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tue Sep 15 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Wed Sep 16 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
Fri Sep 18 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Sat Sep 19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Tue Sep 22 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Fri Sep 25 – Kansas City, MO – MORTON Amphitheater
Sat Sep 26 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
*with Special Guest Lil Jon
PITBULL I’M BACK TOUR EUROPE / UK DATES (on sale now):
Tue Jun 23 – Stockholm, SE – 3Arena
Sat Jun 27 – Werchter, BE – Werchter Boutique*
Tue Jun 30 – Belfast, UK – Ormeau Park (Belsonic)
Wed Jul 01 – Glasgow, UK – Glasgow Summer Sessions, Bellahouston Park
Fri Jul 03 – Leeds, UK – American Express Presents Roundhay Park *
Tue Jul 07 – Dublin, IE- Marlay Park
Wed Jul 08 – Limerick, IE- Thomond Park Stadium
Fri Jul 10 – London, UK – American Express Presents BST Hyde Park London*
Sat Jul 12 – Nice, FR – Allianz Arena
Wed Jul 15 – Arnhem, NL – GelreDome
Sun Jul 19 – Dusseldorf, DE – Arena Im Open Air Park
Tue Jul 21 – Budapest, HU – Puskas Arena
Thu Jul 23 – Warsaw, PL – PG Narodowy
Sun Jul 26 – Prague, CZ – Airport LetnanyWed
Jul 29 – Riga, LV – Mezaparks Great Bandstand
Fri Jul 31 – Kaunas, LT – Darius and Girenas Stadium
* Festival Date
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Sammy Hagar Announces 2026 “Best Of All Worlds Tour” With Special Guest Rick Springfield
Following two years of overwhelming fan demand, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar returns this summer with a special limited run of his acclaimed, top-grossing Best of All Worlds Tour. Hagar will be joined by rock heavyweights and longtime bandmates Michael Anthony (bass, backing vocals), Joe Satriani(guitar), and Kenny Aronoff (drums). The tour launches June 13, 2026 in St. Louis, Hagar’s musical home away from home, and concludes June 27, 2026, at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Produced by Live Nation, the tour features special guest Rick Springfield.
Tickets On Sale Friday, January 16 at 10am local and ARTIST/Red Rocker/CITI presales begin Tuesday, January 13th at 10am local. Visit RedRocker.com for more information.
“We’re celebrating the legacy of the music and bringing it to a whole new generation of fans,“ said Sammy Hagar.
The 2026 tour reunites Hagar with the Best of All Worlds Band, featuring fellow Hall of Famer and original Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, 15-time GRAMMY® nominee and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, and powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff. In addition, Greg Phillinganes, one of the most respected and accomplished keyboard artists in the world, is set to perform with the band on the tour. Collectively, Anthony, Satriani, and Aronoff have played together in nearly every phase of Hagar’s career—including Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and The Circle—so fans can expect a refreshed 2026 setlist drawing from some of the biggest rock anthems of the last four decades with hits including, “Finish What Ya Started,” “5150,” “Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy,” “Poundcake,” “Sexy Little Thing,” “One Way to Rock,” “Right Now,” “Summer Nights,” “Eagles Fly,” “Love Walks In,” “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight,” and more.
The newly announced shows continue the momentum of Hagar’s top-grossing 2024 Best of All Worlds Tour, his 2025 hit Las Vegas residency which returns to Dolby Live in Las Vegas beginning in March, and a summer UK tour in July.
The Best of All Worlds tour received universal raves from fans who’d been waiting 20 years to experience it live again, and critics who universally praised it.
“Hagar, alongside Anthony, made it clear that the tour was not just a performance but a ‘celebration’ of Van Halen’s enduring legacy.” – USA Today
“The “Van Hagar” period of Sammy Hagar’s career is still on top of the world.” – Las Vegas Review-Journal
“Sammy Hagar sounded ageless… Joe Satriani did a great job of channeling Eddie Van Halen (and more). The phrase ‘guitar hero’ is obviously overused, but Satriani more than lives up to the title.” – Arizona Republic
“Hagar and Anthony’s bond was palpable on stage… The crowd turned out in full force to hear Van Halen-era songs like ‘Right Now,’ ‘Best of Both Worlds,’ and ‘Why Can’t This Be Love,’ alongside Hagar’s solo classics. Their performance proved that age is just a number when the music is this good.” – Charlotte Observer
Joining them on the tour is rock legend Rick Springfield, the Grammy Award–winning artist who’s setlist packs 10 U.S. Top 10 singles, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “Love Somebody,” “Human Touch,” and “I’ve Done Everything for You,” written by Hagar. With more than 25 million records sold worldwide, Springfield remains one of the most enduring artists of his era. The tour reunites two longtime friends and collaborators whose connection spans more than four decades and extends beyond the music, with Hagar and Springfield also spirit partners in Beach Bar Rum.
2026 U.S. TOUR DATES
- June 13, 2026 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – St. Louis, MO
- June 14, 2026 – Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN
- June 17, 2026 – Soaring Eagle Casino – Mt. Pleasant, MI*
- June 19, 2026 – Pine Knob Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI
- June 22, 2026 – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
- June 24, 2026 – Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA
- June 26, 2026 – MGM National Harbor – Oxon Hill, MD* #
- June 27, 2026 – MGM National Harbor – Oxon Hill, MD* #
* Not A Live Nation Date. # Shows without Rick Springfield